The Republic of Vietnam
Cross of Gallantry with Palm
Unit Citation
Australian Army Training Team Vietnam

Units awarded this citation receive a unit citation streamer,
coloured the same as the Gallantry Cross with Palm, for display
on the unit colours. Members of the unit during the period
of the award are conferred with the right to wear the ribbon of
the Gallantry Cross with Palm, mounted in a gold
frame. In addition, the Commanding Officer of the
unit is granted an individual award of the decoration, Gallantry
Cross with Palm.

The citation, as follows, was conferred by the Chief of the
Joint General Staff, Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam:

Citation for
The Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam

The Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam distinguished
itself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of
outstanding services from July 1962 to October 1971.
Throughout the foregoing period,the members of this valiant Team
consistently manifested professional competency and the highest
degree of dedication in their advisory efforts on behalf of a
beleaguered nation - the Republic of Vietnam.As an
operational entity composed on individually selected volunteers,
the Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam displayed unexcelled
initiative, relentless perseverance, and undaunted courage in
providing advice and assistance which enhanced the ability of the
Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam to successfully engage
and defeat the enemy on the battlefield. In addition to
furnishing technical knowledge with respect to complex tactical
operations, this motivated organisation offered its expertise to
aid in the implementation of the Civil Operations and
Revolutionary Development Support program.